hi,im 20 and was told i have pcos when i was 16,i had always been a size 12-14,and never had reg periods,when i was told i had pcos my weight went from 10 stone to 17 stone in the matter of 4 years,iv tried endless diets and nothing seems to help me lose weight,im also desperate for children and the thought of not having any is so hard to bear,iv been to hospitals and they just say lose weight (easier said then done).im at my wits end.i try and talk to my mates about this but they havent got it so they dont really understand,(maybe i should start a meeting club for people with pcos,so they can talk to people in the same boat as them).i would be greatful for any help and advice people can give me.i go on web sights but i find they all say different things(confuseing). im on anti depressents due to my weight and thought of never having children. thank you for taking the time to read this.x
2006-12-05 21:35:52 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
It is possible to have children (I've never met a women with PCOS who couldn't have children unless they had some other non-PCOS fertility issues). There is treatment for PCOS that will help you lose weight and get pregnant when you are ready.
I recommend seeing a reproductive endocrinologist. The treatment will help you lose weight more easily. I wont get into the technical medical explanation...but our bodies work against us when we try to lose weight without the help of an insulin sensitizing drug.
The underlying cause of PCOS is insulin resistance (IR). The best treatment for PCOS is going on an insulin sensitizing drug such as metformin (1500-2550mg per day) combined with a low carb diet and exercise. There are a few important things to know:
1. Many women "pass" the test for IR, but still respond positively from the metformin. No one knows exactlly why..my thought is that the test is not a sure fire way of detecting the IR.
2. You must be on a high enough dose of metformin. I've heard women complain that their bodies dont start working even though they've been on metformin for awhile. Some doctors are hesitant to up the dose past 1500mg...but for some of us it takes more. I don't respond until my dose is around 2000mg a day.
3. It can take a few months on the correct dose, before your body is regulated.
4. It is important to treat your PCOS even if you are not trying to get pregnant. There are higher risks for many things (high blood pressure, blood clots, diabetes, and many other things) when you have PCOS, but if it is treated properly, then those risks are lowered.
When the PCOS is treated properly, all of your symptoms may not disappear, but they should improve some.
I HIGHLY recommend visiting http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhpcos. It's a great message board where you can ask all your PCOS questions or just go there for support. Good luck and hang in there. It's not as bad as you thought.
2006-12-05 21:48:39 · answer #1 · answered by trevnme 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have PCOS too, I think in sufferers the symptoms are different sometimes, I don't have a huge problem with my weight, although I put weight on very easily and find it difficult to lose it, I can maintain it just by being very careful and always having to rush about the place. I struggle more with hair growth. However I have read about special diets for women with PCOS which are supposed to be good- I'm sure there would be books in your local book shop about managing and coping with it- or maybe even your library. Any weight loss is a long process though, so don't expect instatn results and don't give up either. Good luck,
2006-12-05 21:40:57 · answer #2 · answered by emily_jane2379 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi There I have just been diagnosed with PCOS and am also trying to lose weight ... I'm being assured it can be done and apparently a low GI Diet can help.
On the not being able to have children question I have a son who is nearly two - naturally conceived.
2006-12-06 03:35:15 · answer #3 · answered by Suze B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My partner has pcos.
She tried the diet from the tv program "You Are what You Eat" and lost loads of weight.
She was also told that she'd never have kids but the doctors put her on metfomin to aid fertility and she's now 14 weeks pregnant.
This website might be of help too....www.pcosupport.org
Good luck and stay positive.x.
2006-12-05 21:41:31 · answer #4 · answered by M1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi, i have pcos and i have had 2 children, it is possible to lose weight but you need to ask the doctor for tablets which will help it has helped me alot, try cutting out carbonhydrates as this makes pcos worse and eat alot of protein. the best diet for pcos is the g.i diet which i have found fab, i hope this helps
2006-12-05 22:34:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've lost 5 kilos in my first week. It's my 10th day and I have included salad with some protein (eg. egg/ lean chicken) as you suggested. After 4 years of trying, the fat is finally coming off. It truly feels like magic!
Get started today!
2016-05-14 23:07:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have pcos I have 6 children after my second I had pcos.Weight loss for me I find very hard.I loose it for a while then put it back on again.................................
2006-12-06 06:18:14 · answer #7 · answered by MaryC O 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lift weights
2016-07-02 00:41:50 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
90 minutes on the elliptical
2016-06-30 00:30:48 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
waist dance to the radio or tap out a beat on the steering wheel while driving
2016-06-28 04:15:14 · answer #10 · answered by Crystal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋